Project Management Political Science

BIDEMI BADMUS, Ph.D

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria ******.******@***.**.***.** +234 903

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Google Scholar ResearchGate LinkedIn ORCID: 0000-0002-4126-2133 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Distinguished scholar, an astute administrator, and recognized Peace Ambassador, with 20 years of expertise at the intersection of teaching, research, election operations, governance research, and policy analysis. Recognized for advancing transparency and institutional effectiveness, blending academic rigor in International Relations, specializing in global governance, Peace and security studies, democracy, and diplomacy, with hands-on leadership in data-driven decision-making, and project management. Also a proven track record of translating research into practice, excellence in teaching, curriculum development, student supervision, and academic leadership. Dedicated to bridging theory and practice by engaging policymakers, international organizations, and civil society in evidence- based solutions for global challenges.

EDUCATION

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D)

POLITICAL SCIENCE (International Relations)

University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

September, 2010 – May, 2016

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.)

POLITICAL SCIENCE (International Relations)

University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

September, 2006 – June, 2008

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc Honours)

POLITICAL SCIENCE

University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

September, 2000 – March, 2005

CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Alison Learning Center, Ireland (June, 2024)

CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

Institute of Management Consultant, Nigeria (February, 2019) SKILLS

International Relations

Strategic Planning

Critical Thinking

Peace and Security Studies

Comparative politics expertise

Global Governance, and Diplomacy

Stakeholders Management

Interdisciplinary perspective

Critical analysis

Leadership development

Theoretical grounding

Project Management

Academic Planning and Student Advising

Mixed-methods design

Archival & documentary research,

Collaboration & networking,

Adaptability

Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods

Cross-cultural communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Inclusiveness and Diversity Sensitive

Strong Interpersonal Communication

Human Rights Advocate

Teamwork

KEY RESEARCH INTERESTS

International Relations

My research interests include, Foreign policy analysis and global diplomacy, International political economy and sustainable development, Global governance and international organizations, Peace and security in developing regions, Conflict resolution and peacebuilding, international election observation, and Foreign policy analysis and global diplomacy.

African Politics and Governance:

Expertise in the politics and governance of African countries, including election management, public policy analysis, and sustainable development. Peace and Security Studies:

Knowledge of peace and security issues in Africa, including election risks assessments, election security, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and security sector reform.

Election Management and Administration:

Expertise in election management and administration, including voter registration, voting systems, election finance, political party monitoring, diaspora voting, and election observation.

Public Policy Analysis:

Skilled in public policy analysis, including policy development, implementation, and evaluation.

Cyberspace and Electoral Processes

Knowledge of cyberspace and electoral process, including election cybersecurity, online voting systems, and digital democracy.

Sustainable Development:

Expertise in sustainable development, including sustainable governance, and social justice.

Democracy Promotion:

Committed to democracy promotion including democratic governance, good governance, human rights, and the rule of law.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Associate Professor (Adjunct)

Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State & Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State 2019 – Present

Designed and taught courses in African Politics, International Relations, and Public Policy to 700+ students

Design course content and update syllabi to reflect current global developments and scholarly debates.

Incorporate real-world case studies, policy analysis, and simulations to promote critical thinking and applied knowledge.

Published over 30 peer-reviewed articles on good governance, elections, democracy, international relations, and sustainable development.

Conduct interdisciplinary research on global economic systems, democracy promotion, leadership, corruption, regional cooperation, security and peace building, good governance, election, sustainable development, international election observation, human rights and peace building, with over 30 peer- reviewed published articles

Supervised over 100 undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.

Represented and promoted many international organizations at academic conferences, seminars, and workshops at internationally level.

Provide academic and career guidance to students pursuing scholarship, and opportunities in diplomacy, global development, and international NGOs. Earlier Teaching Careers

Academic Advisor / Online Facilitator, University of Ibadan DLC (2012 – 2020)

School Principal, Christ Victory College, Ibadan (2011 – 2013)

Teaching & Research Assistant, University of Ibadan, Postgraduates College

(2010 – 2013)

Teaching & Supervision

Courses Taught: International Economic Relations, Human Rights, Theories of the State, International Political System and Africa, Issues in International Politics, Foreign Policy Analysis, Principles of International Law, Conflicts and Bargaining in International Relations, Theories of the State… I

Supervised 13 Master’s dissertations, and 100+ undergraduate theses. C

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Assistant Director (Electoral Operations)

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Oyo State, Nigeria Jan 2023 – Present

Managed election risk and security frameworks, reducing electoral violence and boosting voter turnout by 35% in the 2023 elections.

Coordinated logistics and operations for over 25,000 ad-hoc staff and 6,390 polling units.

Designed Election Operations Management System (EOMS), improving efficiency and transparency by 30%

Chaired multi-stakeholder meetings with political parties, civil society, and security agencies to promote credible elections.

Supervised data-driven voter outreach strategies, increasing stakeholder engagement by 20%.

Achievements: Credited with making the 2019 and 2023 elections in Oyo State among the most peaceful and transparent in Nigeria’s history. Earlier Administrative Careers

Chief Administrative Officer, Independent National Electoral Commission, Nigeria

(2022 - 2025)

Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Independent National Electoral Commission, Nigeria (2019 – 2022)

Principal Administrative Officer, Independent National Electoral Commission, Nigeria

(2016 - 2019)

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

Peace Ambassador – Institute for Economics & Peace, Sydney (2024 – Present)

Core Advisory Group Member – International Council on Human Rights, Peace

& Politics, India (2024 – Present)

Advisory Board Member – Association of Global Educators, USA (2025 – Present)

Editorial Board Member – Journal of Pan African Studies, California Institute of Pan African Studies, USA (2017–2020)

Co-founder – OutOfBoxExperience Academy, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Founder – Education for Rural Girls in Africa (ERGA) SELECTED PUBLICATIONS (30+ PEER-REVIEWED WORKS)

Northern Hegemony Versus Southern Aversion: The Politics of Restructuring in Nigeria – Indiana Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2022).

Menace of Cyber Interference and Election Security in Nigeria – Sumerianz Journal of Social Sciences (2019).

Oil Wealth, Democratic Governance, and Development in Nigeria – Sumerianz Journal (2019).

Freedom in Penury and Affluence in Confinement: The Perfidy of Democracy in Nigeria – Sumerianz Journal (2020)

How Not to Fight Corruption: A Critique of Anti-Corruption Strategies in Nigeria. International Journal for Social Studies (2018)

Demystifying Social Economic Predicaments of Public Health in Nigeria: Inference for West Africa. Africology: The Journal of Pan African Studies,

(2018)

The Dilemma of Financial Illicitness, Insecurity, and the Fate of Democratic Good Governance in Nigeria. Journal for Studies in Management and Planning

(2018)

Internet Diffusion and Government Intervention: The Parody of Sustainable Development in Africa. Africology: The Journal of Pan African Studies (2017)

Regime Types Assessment and Democratic Transition in Nigeria. International Journal of Social Studies (2017)

The Travail of Service Delivery and Developmental Failure in Post-Independence Nigeria. Journal of Public Administration and Policy Research, (2017)

Leadership Questions and the Rhetoric of Free and Fair Elections: A Prognosis of the 2007 and 2015 Elections in Nigeria. International Journal of Political Science

(2017)

Fighting Terrorism with Bare Hands: Arms Frauds and Terrorism in Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (2017)

Electoral Violence, Disability, and Internal Displacement: A Critical Assessment of Popular Participation in Nigeria. Africology: The Journal of Pan African Studies, (2017)

Democracy Promotion from an International Perspective: An Assessment of International Election Observation in Africa. International Journal of Research in Business Management Studies (2017)

Understanding the Game: The Dynamics and Politics of International Election Observation in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (2017)

Contents and Discontents of Party Politics and Democratic Experiments in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. International Journal of Research in Business Management and Studies (2017)

Service Delivery Culture in Nigeria’s Democratic System: Can the Yoke Be Broken? Engaging the Future in the Present: Issues in Culture and Philosophy.

(2015)

Post-Electoral Violence and National Development in Nigeria in the ABUAD Agidigbo Journal of Humanities (2014)

Stomach Infrastructure and the Search for a Free and Fair Election in Nigeria’, Humanism, Existential Predicaments, and Africa. (2014) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member – Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA)

Member – International Political Science Association (IPSA)

Peace Ambassador – Institute for Economics & Peace (Australia)

Member – International Society for Development & Sustainability (Japan)

Member – Association of North America Higher Education International

(ANAHEI, USA)

Member, National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) P.O. Box 343, USA

Member, European Alliance for Innovation (EAI) Begijnhoflaan 93a, 9000 Gent, Belgium.

Member – African Studies Association (ASA)

Languages

English – Fluent

German – Intermediate

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Global Peace Ambassador, Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP), Sydney, Australia. (2024). Specializing in peace building, conflict resolution, and positive peace research with a strong emphasis on the global peace index. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Volunteer Civic & Voter Education Trainer – Rural and underserved schools, Oyo & Akwa-Ibom States (2019 & 2005).

SELECTED LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES AND

WORKSHOPS

Socialism 2025, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois, July 3-6 2025

New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education, Winter Inclusion In leadership Conference, Seaview Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, January 10 2025

African Studies Association 67

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Annual Meeting, Magnificent Mile, Marriot

Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, I.S.S, December 12-24 2024

Zonal Training of LGTOs for the Coordination of 2019 General Election Personnel Training, Jointly organised by INEC, USAID and UKAID, Oshogbo, Osun State, January 10-12, 2019

Voter Education Training for Electoral Officer/Local Government Training Officers nation-wide. Organized by INEC Headquarters / States offices in conjunction with USAID, INEC Conference Hall Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan, October 14 -16, 2017

Electoral Study Training Cycle (ETSC) for INEC Electoral Officers Administration/INEC Trainers Nation Wide. Organized by The Electoral Institute, at Federal College of Education, Osiele Abeokuta, Ogun State on 2 nd

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6

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May, 2017

Strategic Training on Continuous Voters Registration, Organized by INEC, Nigeria at INEC Oyo State Headquarters on 24

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April, 2017

African Studies Association 56

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Annual Meeting on Mobility, Migration and

Flows. Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.(November, 2013)

Workshop on Proposal and Grant Writing, organized by Postgraduate School, UI

(2010)

Workshop on International Research Collaboration and Academic Exchange, organized by the Office of International Programme UI (June,2012)

Voter Education Workshop for Electoral Officers, jointly organized by IFES and INEC, on 24

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June, 2013, D’Rovans Hotel, Ibadan.

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